Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2020	Sep. 28, 2019	Sep. 29, 2018
Total Moog shareholders' equity	$ 1,243,083	$ 1,322,481	$ 1,224,986
Net earnings attributable to Moog and noncontrolling interest	9,205	174,548	95,361
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment	26,405	(29,984)	(16,279)
Retirement liability adjustment	102,081	(12,806)	28,024
Change in accumulated income (loss) on derivatives	1,538	105	(121)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	130,024	(42,685)	11,624
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, reclassification to retained earnings	0	0	(47,077)
Comprehensive income (loss)	139,229	131,863	59,908
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	91
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Moog	$ 139,229	$ 131,863	$ 59,817